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We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.\nEnvironmental Science Associates (ESA) is actively seeking On-Call Archaeological Field Technicians in the Northwest Region, including Central Washington (Ellensburg, Mattawa, Quincy, etc.)\nWho You Are \nYou are an effective team member experienced in archaeological surveys, and documentation of archaeological resources following applicable local, state, and federal guidelines and requirements. 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Some night and/or weekend work may be required.\nYou may participate in compliance monitoring and reporting activities for on-going construction projects; you will work near heavy equipment.\nPreference will be given to candidates with applied knowledge and experience of Indigenous cultural practice in the Columbia Basin\nWhat You Will Do for ESA\nThe on-call Archaeological Field technician can demonstrate the ability to conduct archaeological survey work, as well as potential archaeological monitoring. Successful candidates will fulfill the following duties:\nConduct archaeological survey and site testing activities (shovel probe excavation, test unit excavation, surface survey, site recording, etc.).\nMonitor construction activities and identify archaeological resources.\nEffectively communicate with construction crews and project personnel.\nWrite and maintain written daily surveys, monitoring, recordation, and cataloging logs, including utilizing electronic data collection tools and GIS mapping applications.\nWhat’s Special About Our Archaeological, Cultural Resources Team\nOur Cultural Resources Team includes pre-contact and historical archaeologists, geoarchaeological specialists, tribal consultation specialists, architectural historians, historians, and paleontologists that provide expertise for many local, state, and federal agencies throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our work matters because we assist agencies in ensuring that our nation’s history and that of the tribal communities with whom we work are protected where possible and treated with respect. We value creative thinking, teamwork, and multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement and integration.\nWhat’s Special About ESA\nJoining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.\nYou are eligible to participate in ESA’s sick leave program. You may be eligible to participate in our employee stock ownership program and tax deferred 401(k) plan if you meet the eligibility requirements for these plans.\nESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual’s related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives. \nCA Pay Transparency Clause\n$24.30—$34.02 USD\nWho We Are \nWe are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients. \nIn accordance with ESA’s duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies. \nPlease note: We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes from agencies\nIf you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability-or unable to use-the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email:  for assistance.\n Please include the following in your message so we can promptly address your request:\nFull name\n The best method to contact you (phone number and/or email address)\nTitle of Job Position Applied\nDescription of your accommodation request\n ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. 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